http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com Reading about the sixty-four people arrested in Raleigh, North Carolina during the latest “Moral Monday” rally, a number of thoughts occurred to me. The first came when I looked at the picture of one of those arrested, a man dressed in an Uncle Sam costume. Samuel Johnson’s famous aphorism concerning patriotism sprang immediately to mind, along with the thought that there could be no | Read More »

Bride and groom at the ruins of Sutro bath. Photo credit: Brocken Inaglory The political decision on marriage made in North Carolina shortly will have aftershocks throughout the nation. The political upheaval in North Carolina will crest on May 8th. That date is for the Republican primary, and on that date NC will decide if marriage is only between one woman and | Read More »

Read Energy expert Dr. Daniel Fine Op-Ed “Potential bounty for North Carolina” on Shale Gas in North Carolina News & Observer Raleigh, NC March 21 2012 Dr. Daniel Fine writes “Nearly 40 years ago, when the first oil price shock from the Middle East and OPEC disrupted the American economy, North Carolina and Appalachia briefly became an oil and gas frontier. Following geological investigations, Chevron | Read More »

500 Mayors, municipal decision makers and experts from universities and international organizations from all continents met for Resilient Cities 2010, the first world congress on the adaptation of cities to the impacts of Climate Change, organized by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, the World Mayors Council on Climate Change and the City of Bonn. That’s really great. Since our Congress cannot seem to protect us from | Read More »

If you live in Asheville, Carrboro, Cary, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Chatham County, Durham, Orange County, Raleigh, or Winston-Salem they have. Before you think I have gone off the deep end read on because as always, Gaspee will provide you with the documentation, and the links, and you can do your own research, make up your own mind, and take whatever action you believe is merited. | Read More »

Tomorrow at the Tax Day Tea Party 2010, participants may be surprised to know that “Flagpoles” are now banned within the State Capitol Grounds (well only if they are wood, metal or plastic). Our authorites have also banned color guard unless there is a special amendment granted for the permit (oh thank you so much Raleigh, you’re so caring and giving) Now I keep a close | Read More »